Camelback and Big Pocono, Tannersville, PA

Single Track Sunday
Place: Camelback, Tannersville, PA
Ridden: December 2014

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Camelback Trails are a mix of single track and fire road trails located in Tannersville, PA. They are just up the road from Camelback Ski resort, hence the naming theme.

We have been to these trails only a few times despite the rather close proximity to where we live. There is no official map of the place, so riding there on your own can be a bit frustrating.  The other thing about the place is the way the trails get overgrown. At times there is so much scrub brush grown over one can barely see the trail.  The trails have potential to be fun, but going there with someone who knows the trails and going in the fall or winter when the vegetation is at a minimum is recommended.

Without having a map or guide, who knows how much and where we actually rode. The single track seems limited, most of the trails are double track and/or fire roads. There is also a powerline that runs through the area, which would make for a super fast descent and a super tough climb back up.

The trails run along the top of the mountain, so overall, not an immense amount of elevation changes (unless one ventures on the powerline just mentioned).  There are an amazing amount of springs, waterfalls, and even a lake (Deep Lake) that are crystal clear and mountain fresh. They make great places for Cliff to stop for a dip to cool off and get a drink.

So overall not one of our favorite places, but definitely somewhere worth visiting.  I am sure we will be back again in the future.

- words by Jess

- video by Joël